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Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say

UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them

Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

How do you modernise mango farming?

India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration

Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies

The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall

Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge

Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.

US economy slows in final months after turbulent year

Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.

Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest

His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.

Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner

Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.

Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms

The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.

Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.

US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%

Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods

US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs

The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights

Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn

The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

'We're still on edge': Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits

"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?

What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes

The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.

Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

Closing factory workers paid to help at food bank

Dutch coffee-making giant Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) will close its plant in Banbury this year.

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.

Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

When the retail staff can't help you

This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

Why youth unemployment is rising

Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

File on 4 Investigates

Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?

Why you should consider switching bank accounts

Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

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